BENEFITS OF A DOULA

Doulas of North America (DONA) states the following fact: “Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.” Further studies (shared here from http://www.bellybelly.com) show the following when doulas support women during labor and delivery:

50% fewer Cesarean sections

Reduction in the use of forceps or vacuum by 40%

60% fewer requests for epidurals

40% reduction in the use of synthetic oxytocin for inductions or augmentations